Developer posts and news about this game.
Hello everyone, Since the release of Update 0.40, I've been spending most of my time working on new content for Better Than Dead. Today I wanted to show you a little of what's coming next. THREE NEW LEVELS I'm currently working on three new levels that will expand the main campai
Better Than Dead Update 0.40 is live Update 0.40 is now available. This update is mainly focused on a general cleanup of Better Than Dead, addressing a number of quality-of-life issues and recurring problems reported by the community. A lot of the work is under the hood, with imp
Better Than Dead Update 0.311 is live Update 0.311 is now available. The main focus of this update is improved mouse sensitivity consistency across different DPI settings, alongside improvements to blood effects, enemy variation, movement and several fixes. Mouse sensitivity Mous
Hello everyone, A few weeks have passed since the release of the Level Select Update , and I have enjoyed seeing players return to previous missions, improve their times, and complete their first Black Star runs. Mouse Consistency and Preview Build One of the main areas I have be
Better Than Dead: Level Select + New Mission Update is live The Level Select Update is now live. For Better Than Dead, this is an important update because it brings the game closer to the structure I want it to have when finished. It will also make it easier for me to manage indi
Better Than Dead Update 0.20 is live This update adds the first version of the new Training Range . After completing the first level, the Training Range will be unlocked and can be accessed from the main menu. Training Range For now, the Training Range is mainly designed for new
The Road Ahead for Better Than Dead Hi everyone, I want to give a quick recap of where Better Than Dead is right now, what has changed since the Early Access release, and what comes next. First of all, thank you to everyone who played the game, reported bugs, shared feedback, pos
Update 0.196 is now live. This is a small technical update focused on cleaner prop collision, clearer input recommendations, and general fixes. -Fixed an issue where some physical props could continue blocking player bullets after being shot. -Added clearer in-game messages recom
Improved the warehouse (BLOOD FUNDS THIS) level layout, fixing some areas where players could leave the playable area and correcting some mesh collision issues. Improved enemy hit feedback for certain hit reactions. Updated some old tips and subtitles to better reflect the curren
Update 0.194 is now live -Fixed an issue where civilians could block the player in tight spaces. -Fixed an issue where the player could still be damaged or killed after reaching the end-of-level screen. -Added clearer in-game labels for upcoming Early Access features. -Updated a
This update adds a few requested fixes and options: -Fixed the music volume settings. -Added a Restart Level option to the pause menu. -Added the completed level name to the end-of-level screen. -Added Traditional Chinese localization. Thanks as always for the feedback.
Update 0.192 is now live. This update focuses on the weapon sight alignment. I adjusted the weapon position and sight alignment to make aiming and shooting feel more consistent. This was one of the most common points of feedback after release, so I wanted to address it as soon as
Update 0.191 is now live. This is a small update focused on a few fixes and improvements: -Added a Discord button to the main menu. -Updated a few textures. -Fixed some issues in the rooftop area of Built on Nothing where players could get stuck. Hopefully that section should now
Update 0.19 is a small gameplay clarity and flow update. I improved shot collision around corners, edges, and walls. Hits should now feel more precise when shooting near tight geometry. I also reduced the death screen duration by half. Since Better Than Dead is a fast and lethal
This update changes the opening screen text to make the basic combat flow clearer for new players.Better Than Dead is not a cover shooter. Sliding triggers bullet time. Use it to rush in, get close, and shoot aggressively at close range.Killing enemies helps you stay alive. Killi
The Idea I made this game alone around one idea: an FPS that feels different from the usual formula. I wanted to take the speed, violence and close-range fighting of 80s and 90s Hong Kong heroic bloodshed cinema and put it inside something rawer, more physical and more direct. No
Hello everyone, Better Than Dead enters Early Access on May 12. It feels strange to write that. This game has been in my head, and then on my screen, for a long time. I have worked on it alone, trying to give shape to something very specific. Better Than Dead is not a big game ma
Development Update Hi everyone, I wanted to share a short update on where Better Than Dead is right now, and how its core experience is taking shape. Playtesting Status The first rounds of playtesting have concluded. Over the past weeks, I’ve been reviewing feedback and applying
Dev Update October: The First Playtest The last couple of months have been all about development, fixing a ton of bugs, improving performance and optimization, enemy AI, and starting to add polish around the edges: intro sequence, main menu, atmosphere touches, and other details
Hello everyone, big update today. Better Than Dead now has a publisher... MicroProse. As a long-time PC player, that name takes me back to my first serious games... my first sleepless nights... and my first dogfights. Working with them is an honor. Nothing changes on my side — I